Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients with various medical conditions, utilizing their expertise in telemetry nursing.

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Days: 7am – 7pm (A Shift)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 24 Inpatient, with the capacity for 10 observation/day surgeries
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 5:1 for day shift, 6:1 at 11pm
• Support Staff: LPNs available with a team nursing approach; 2:7 ratios

Common Diagnoses

• Neurological Health Problems (NHP)
• Cellulitis
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Pacemaker care
• Sepsis management
• Nursing home placements
• Day surgical procedures (Ortho surgeries, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, TURPS-CBI)
• Small pediatric population management (limited to prior experienced travelers)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical/Surgical or Telemetry nursing (Acute Care experience required)
• Required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
• Preferred Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Experience in Critical Access or Trauma Level 3 or 4 settings is preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize telemetry monitoring to assess patient condition and report significant changes to the healthcare team
• Perform IV starts and manage intravenous therapy independently
• Provide patient education and support for patients and families
• Coordinate care with healthcare team members, including hospitalists and intensivists available until 6pm daily
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and training programs

Additional Information

• Weekend Requirements: Rotation every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday Requirements: Availability for 2 out of 3 holidays
• Floating Requirements: Willingness to float to similar units and care for patients in other departments as needed
• Scrubs and Dress Code: Professional attire; solid colors with no specific requirements

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of patients by delivering exceptional nursing care in a telemetry setting.